be advised Fred is on vacation.

Yes, he is replying to emails while out of the office.

I dropped by there yesterday after sending an email asking if I could visit after lunch, then I did not wait for an answer, just drove over, was greeted in the lobby by one of the engineers (Dan, nice fellow), introduced myself as a stock holder and that I would like to see Fred for a few minutes, then he stated he was on vacation.

Chatted for a very short time, said hello to MarDee (Chief Accounting Officer) who I had met before, said "nice to see the settlement PR's lately and Canon today" left, then had Guido get down off the roof and took him for beer and pizza...he was starving!

Fred replied later in the day being out of the office and I could drop by and see him next week, any day but Tues. I might visit...not decided yet.